One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The Breast Center at Fairview Ridges Hospital offers complete care – from early cancer detection to treatment – in an environment designed especially for women.

If the diagnosis is cancer, we offer one of the region’s leading cancer programs and will be with you every step of the way.

Services

The most comprehensive care in the Minnesota River ValleyThe Breast Center at Fairview Ridges Hospital offers comprehensive breast-health services for women. We understand the sensitive and significant nature of breast health and strive to make your experience as comfortable and convenient as possible.

Why choose us?Expertise. As a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, our breast specialists are experts in early detection, accurate diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment of breast disease. Working as an integrated care team, our team brings the right mix of knowledge and experience together to ensure that you have the best possible breast care outcomes.

Convenience. All aspects of your breast health can be handled through the breast center – from mammograms to more advanced diagnostic exams. And, when necessary, coordination of surgery and other treatments for breast cancer. We offer comprehensive and timely breast care in one convenient location.

Compassion. Our care team offers personal, respectful and compassionate care. We understand how you're feeling and do everything we can to ensure that you have the care and treatment you need. We're your partners in care, and we stay with you throughout your experience.

Same-day screening appointments available At the Fairview Ridges Breast Center, same-day screening appointments are available for mammograms. Screening mammograms do not require a referral from your doctor; however, we will inform your primary care physician of your results. To schedule an appointment, call 952-892-2273.

Diagnostic mammograms are for men and women who have breast lumps, pain or discharge. A referral from your doctor is required to schedule a diagnostic mammogram, so talk to your doctor right away if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

Conditions we treat

Breast pain

Mastitis

Nipple discharge

Cysts

Lumps

Macromastia

We also provide breast augmentation services and breast cancer risk assessments and management.

At the Breast Center at Fairview Ridges Hospital, we handle all aspects of breast health, from simple screening mammography to the most advanced diagnostic test.

Our diagnostic testing capabilities include:

wire localization

digital mammography

digital ultrasound

stereotactic biopsy

core needle biopsy

cyst aspirations

To find out where all of our Fairview Breast Centers are located, visit our Fairview Breast Care web page.

Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.

News and Events

New, Events and Support Groups

Our Fairview Ridges Breast Cancer Support Group is open to the public and meets the third Thursday of every month from 5:15-6:15pm at the Fairview Ridges Breast Center. No RSVP needed to attend, but feel free to confirm any meetings prior to the date. This support group often features educational speakers that present on applicable Breast Cancer survivor topics. We also have open discussion time during our meetings.

Our support group members are women who are at all stages of their journeys with breast cancer, from newly diagnosed to many year survivor. All are welcome.